When you compare the maps, you'll notice it's not that much different other than the tremendous amount of water that is there. The size of maps is still very comparable.
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Pokémon Community Thread 2: "This is the Real Power of Johto..."
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When you compare the maps, you'll notice it's not that much different other than the tremendous amount of water that is there. The size of maps is still very comparable.
Chet Rippo
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I like Hoenn.
Nocturnowl
Member
The water point pretty much touches upon why Hoenn is my least favourite region behind Johto, it's got a great idea with the mass water exploration but they should've done something about the encounter rate for that vast area of ocean, it's like repel central, exploring isn't fun when you're bugged by nothing but Tentacool and Wingull for the duration of the experience. More islands wouldn't have gone amiss either.
Still Hoenn's landmass is infinitely more varied than Johto, sections like the desert, volcanic ash routes, thick long grass within the stormy weather really help give Hoenn a bit of a boost.
Alas the water deals a big blow for me. The more I glance at Johto's routes the more basic they look in layout compared to even R/B/Y Kanto, the bit between Ecruteak and Olivine is pretty nice at least.
Still Hoenn's landmass is infinitely more varied than Johto, sections like the desert, volcanic ash routes, thick long grass within the stormy weather really help give Hoenn a bit of a boost.
Alas the water deals a big blow for me. The more I glance at Johto's routes the more basic they look in layout compared to even R/B/Y Kanto, the bit between Ecruteak and Olivine is pretty nice at least.
Cute Dragon Here
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I used to like the Acro Bike, but then I needed more speed.
Chet Rippo
Member
Oh my, the Pokémon Community thread got so big that it needed a second? I wonder what percent of that was actually talking about Pokémon.
Also hi~
None of it.
Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
So, next CoroCoro in October apparently is teasing a new "game". A small black and white screenshot of some 3D Pokemon (Pikachu, Axew, Espeon, Umbreon, and Virizion) looking out over a cliff.
A new, 3DS Mysterious Dungeon? Or something else? I wonder if the Nintendo Direct tonight might show it off first.
A new, 3DS Mysterious Dungeon? Or something else? I wonder if the Nintendo Direct tonight might show it off first.
ScraftyDevil
Banned
I'd buy a 3DS Mystery Dungeon if it let me play as my favourite Gen V Pokémon.
Oh, who am I kidding; I'd buy it even if it didn't. I hope the plot's as good as the last game's!
Exterminieren
Banned
Size is irrelevant. More relevant is that Johto's levelling and progression are utterly shot to shit, and is made even worse by having Kanto bolted on to it.
I'm currently taking on the HGSS Elite 4 with a team around level 35, and making a damn good fist of it, too. You can't say that about any of the other games.
I'd love a 3DS Mystery Dungeon, and it'd look good with those models.
I'm feeling that it's more likely to be a PokePark style diversion, though.
I usually have one level 60 with a few 40-50s by the time I reach Lance. I've never made it to any Champion at that level in any Pokemon game.
Oh my, the Pokémon Community thread got so big that it needed a second? I wonder what percent of that was actually talking about Pokémon.
Also hi~
I will never let this thread devolve into Pokémon discussion.
Hot Coldman
Banned
Chet Rippo
Member
You're not doing a very good job then.
Better post more Daria pics
tiggerkiddo
Member
Mention of those bikes reminds me what an absolute pain it was to use them to get around the Sky Pillar so you could catch Rayquaza.
Chet Rippo
Member
That's fine, Kokonoe approved it was on topic last thread.
It was quite rewarding though once you complete it.
I actually set one of the levels in Brawl to 100% this.
Exterminieren
Banned
You're hideously overlevelled then. I shudder to think of the unnecessary grinding you must have done.
I don't really grind much either, for every Pokemon game I focus on one Pokemon and focus on a second one as a backup. I then catch the rest on the way in the higher level zones and do very easy leveling up.
Nocturnowl
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Holy nose to the grindstone Zubatman, I barely reach mid 40's for the entire team by the time I turn up on Lance's doorstep.
edit: okay so you don't grind? I need to stop trying to juggle six pokemon
Hot Coldman
Banned
Holy crap that's the best thing.
I'm actually not surprised as I've been getting shocked expressions for about 10-11 years. I've always just done it this way, though. It's always worked out too.
*edit*
My Arceus, what a wonderful video.
tiggerkiddo
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Juggle 6 Pokemon? Maybe if you get a few Lucky Eggs you could do that...otherwise, so much easier to stick to 3 or less.
And yes it was very rewarding to get Rayquaza after all that hard work.
And yes it was very rewarding to get Rayquaza after all that hard work.
ColtraineGF
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I haven't been overleveled for the E4 in forever, because of my "everyone must be at a similar level" thing. Even when fighting every single trainer I come across, I end up just at the level I need to be. Or a little bit under, but this is made up by having a rounded team.
Hmm, that was probably GF's intention, when I think about it.
Hmm, that was probably GF's intention, when I think about it.
Chet Rippo
Member
YOU ARE "MACH RIDER"!
Exterminieren
Banned
That's one of my favourite innovations in Black and White; the experience gradient really helps in keeping a balanced team at the same level.
Nothing more satisfying than demolishing the Champion using a different Pokémon for each of his.
Nothing more satisfying than demolishing the Champion using a different Pokémon for each of his.
Chet Rippo
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I always end up with a full team of 6 and train them all equally. I also usually plan out what Pokemon I'll use before I even get started.
Nocturnowl
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But how else will I create the dream team? it's like a double edged sword, part of my fun is having that team of six with you for the journey, specifically seeking them out and building a well rounded team of ass kickery.
But then without fail in every single game I arrive at the elite 4 underleveled (even if I was on par for the gym leaders) and it's a slog every time, I actually hate the elite 4 for this reason.
Hmm Lucky eggs, they would make all the difference.
Edit: What Chet said, that's basically how I play, haven't decided anything for B2/W2 though.
Mach Rider is unappreciated.
Chet Rippo
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IN THE YEAR 2112, THE EARTH HAS BEEN INVADED BY EVIL FORCES.
JOURNEY TO NEIGHBORING SECTORS DESTROYING INVADERS.
Hot Coldman
Banned
Mach Rider Uprising, coming next year on 3DS
I'd fucking buy that shit, man. You don't even know.
I really wish chuang yi would fix their web page and update it. The English version of Pokemon Adventure Volume 40 should be coming out soon with Japan getting Volume 42.
Man I hate being so far behind. Luckily Black and White has built up so many chapters that the next few volumes will be quicker just like Gen 4 was after how long it took to finish Emerald due to the ending literally being straight to the graphic novel.
Man I hate being so far behind. Luckily Black and White has built up so many chapters that the next few volumes will be quicker just like Gen 4 was after how long it took to finish Emerald due to the ending literally being straight to the graphic novel.
Chet Rippo
Member
Mach Rider Revengeance.
Hot Coldman
Banned
This is now the Mach Rider Community Thread. Andrex, OP redesign please.
Shinji Mikami is the obvious choice for a next-gen Mach Rider revival FYI
edit: oh maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan Mach Rider Revengeance sounds good to my ears
Shinji Mikami is the obvious choice for a next-gen Mach Rider revival FYI
edit: oh maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan Mach Rider Revengeance sounds good to my ears
Exterminieren
Banned
Retro should develop Mach Rider Extreme.
Chet Rippo
Member
I've never played Mach Rider, I just know it has good music and there is a trophy of the character in Smash Bros.
Just what I always wanted.
Just what I always wanted.
I will try harder and get the told on by a mod to make this thread a nicer place to live in
Oh my, the Pokémon Community thread got so big that it needed a second? I wonder what percent of that was actually talking about Pokémon.
Also hi~
went from like 10-20% to 90% with the 10% just bitching about wiseblade's terrible gifs
Mach Rider is the best terrible racer ever.
Dat Charmander face. It's like looking into the depths of Hell.
Exterminieren
Banned
He's deciding what wine would go best with each of the others' livers.
Finding good spots to level up can be such a pain in Pokemon.
I haven't gotten to the rematch rounds against the Elite 4 in Fire red because the top Pokemon is lv 75.
Problem is it's really hard to grind after level 50 since all the wild pokemon are so weak and even rematches with the vs checker only get you so far
Heart Gold/Soul Silver is the worst for this since they took away the vs checker and getting rematches with the gym leaders is a total pain in the butt.
Platinum meanwhile was the best. I never had problems grinding between the Vs checker and trainers you could fight every day at spots
Black and White relies on the Sports domes a little too much for grinding once you get to a higher level. Getting to lv 80 felt slower then Platinum but at least it literally gives you a lucky egg to speed things up.
I haven't gotten to the rematch rounds against the Elite 4 in Fire red because the top Pokemon is lv 75.
Problem is it's really hard to grind after level 50 since all the wild pokemon are so weak and even rematches with the vs checker only get you so far
Heart Gold/Soul Silver is the worst for this since they took away the vs checker and getting rematches with the gym leaders is a total pain in the butt.
Platinum meanwhile was the best. I never had problems grinding between the Vs checker and trainers you could fight every day at spots
Black and White relies on the Sports domes a little too much for grinding once you get to a higher level. Getting to lv 80 felt slower then Platinum but at least it literally gives you a lucky egg to speed things up.
It would have okay flying sections though.